Archive for the ‘General’ Category

How Can You Tell By Looking?

Monday, April 30th, 2007

just by looking Question:  is there a way at all for people to get an idea if say, a pair of “diamond” ear rings are really diamond ear rings?

Diamond TestingThe Book Of Diamonds: Their Curious Lore, Properties, Tests And Synthetic Manufacture 1940

Price: $14.05 USD

for example, is there some kind of probe difference?

There isn’t any kind of markings that I can see, maybe there is suppose to be?

thanks for your advice and for your time..

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Irish Silver Tiara Brooch

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

silver tiara brooch (ireland) w/ stones Question: My 83 year old aunt has this old silver tiara brooch.

The sceptre is straight (not at the usual angle). It has a green cut stone (front and back) in the top of the scepter and two pink stones; one on each side of the brooch.

Irish Silver HallmarksEnglish Silver Hall-Marks: Including the Marks of Origin on Scottish & Irish Silver Plate, Gold, Platinum & Sheffield Plate: With 500 of the More Important … from 169 (Dealer Guides) (Dealer Guides)

Price: $6.34 USD

The backs of each stone are open so I can see they are cut.

Any idea of the age?

There are 3 hallmarks and initials on the back but I can’t really see them too well. The initials look like T.J.H. Any idea?

Thanks so much…

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Gold Marking?

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

gold marking Question: I have a ring with a red stone that is gold marked 1425.

Ruby Buying GuideRuby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for These Gemstones

Price: $10.00 USD

Can you tell me if this is a gold marking?

If not - what else could it be?

Thanks in advance for your answer…

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What is the Bookstore Guide?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

What is the Bookstore Guide?

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Magicglo Jewelry Hallmark?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Magicglo Jewelry Hallmark Question: I have a ring that says magicglo and believe on the inner part of the band.

Designer JewelryEuropean Designer Jewelry/a Schiffer Book for Collectors

Price: $53.31 USD

what does that mean?

its a diamond marquise ring with 7 marquise cut diamonds.

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